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YMCA of Metro North to Celebrate “Good Neighbor Day” with Free Access
Weekend of Kindness: YMCA Opens Doors on September 28-29, 2024, Encouraging Acts of Goodwill
In honor of “Good Neighbor Day,” the YMCA of Metro North invites all neighbors to experience its facilities for free on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29. Community members aged 18 and older are welcome to explore the Y’s offerings at locations in Melrose, Saugus, Peabody, and Lynn. Activities will include access to fitness centers, swimming pools, basketball gymnasiums, and more.
This special weekend aligns with Governor Maura Healey’s proclamation declaring September 28, 2024, as “Good Neighbor Day” in Massachusetts. The day encourages residents across the state to engage in acts of kindness and build stronger, more connected communities. The Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness spearheads efforts to promote events that inspire care and respect among neighbors.
“The YMCA has always been a place where community thrives,” said Kathleen Walsh, CEO of the YMCA of Metro North. “We are thrilled to be part of Good Neighbor Day, offering our spaces as gathering points where people can come together, share in positive experiences, and strengthen the bonds that make our communities so special.”
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Sandra Harris, co-founder of the Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness, echoed these sentiments. “Too many of us feel disconnected from the people we live and work around. Good Neighbor Day of Action is just the first step in creating a culture of kindness and respect because—as a state, communities, and individuals—we are stronger and healthier together.”
About the YMCA of Metro North
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The YMCA of Metro North is a leading nonprofit organization in Massachusetts, serving nearly 69,000 community members annually through health, fitness, and youth development programs. The Y provides more than $1.9 million in financial assistance to ensure access to summer
camps, Y Academy, youth programs, and medical intervention services. Each year, the association teaches 5,000 swimmers and trains 200 lifeguards in swim safety. The YMCA operates facilities in Lynn, Melrose, Peabody, Saugus, and Stoneham.
Visit one of our locations, www.ymcametronorth.org/locations.
